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Know Your Passion: It Will Make Your Life 100x Easier & Save Time
Intentional career progression
Early in my career, I was focused on gaining experience versus culture, impact, purpose, and satisfaction. As I’ve moved further in my career, I became pickier.
I value these four things (culture, purpose, impact, satisfaction) because I want to invest my time, energy, and mental peace where it makes the most sense and matters.
Your Career Journey Can Look Different
Everyone has a unique career journey.
Some people desire to be executives, directors, senior managers or engineers, subject matter experts, or have their hands in every pot.
What do you want to do?
Many people have inspirational stories of their careers, but that doesn’t have to be your story.
Determine what you want to accomplish and what will make you happy.
Don’t base your answers on your colleagues, family, or societal pressure.
Answer the question based on your desires alone.
I used to feel and think a lot of things about my career. After achieving my goals, I realized that’s not what I wanted.
Save yourself time by thoroughly interrogating your career desires.
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This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.